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Active NPI 1912934803 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard A Nelson , OD

Optometrist • Thomson, GA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Nelson, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Thomson, GA. Practice services are available at 2205 HARRISON ROAD under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2205 Harrison Road
Wal-Mart Vision Center

Thomson, GA 30824

Telephone 7065959534
Fax 7065956512
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Folline Opticians Inc Facility NPI 1114962586

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Thomson, GA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 44.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Thomson, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA OPT001682

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License SC 1032

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
D10325 (SC)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Select Health Of Sc
20047638 (SC)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1063475168

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2205 HARRISON ROAD, WAL-MART VISION CENTER, THOMSON, GA 30824 (Tel: 7065959534)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 5721, ATTN: ADMINISTRATOR, COLUMBIA, SC 29250 (Tel: 8037792273)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as RICHARD NELSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #OPT001682 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1912934803
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 27, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 5721, Attn: Administrator

Columbia, SC 29250

Phone: 8037792273

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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